Alternative tag The Ozark Mountain Daredevils.

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The Ozark Mountain Daredevils started in 1971 in Springfield, Missouri in an attempt by the singer/songwriter members to have a vehicle in which to display and promote their music. At first, they played in bars and on porches. However, a record executive from A&M records discovered the band, and they began their recording path.

The original members of the band consisted of:
John Dillion - (vocals, guitars, mandolin, fiddle, piano, harp, autoharp, dulcimer, jawbone, percussion, keyboards)
Mike "Supe" Granda - (vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion, chicken squawks)
Buddy Brayfield - (vocals, oboe, piano, harpsichord, organ, percussion, electric piano)
Randle Chowning - (vocals, lead electric & acoustic guitars, harp, national steel, mandolin)
Steve Cash - (vocals, harp, percussion, harpsichord)
Larry Lee - (vocals, drums, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, piano, percussion, saw, saw & board)

The Daredevils peaked commercially in 1973-1974 and were best known for "Jackie Blue" and "If You Wanna Get To Heaven", which both got national coverage. However, there was a wide range of music that the Daredevils produced that was widely missed. The influences of the locale and the talents of the band members produced some unique sounds that could be related to "rockabilly" influences. There was also a good body of music that could be classified as country, rock, ballads, folk or blues.

The band changed throughout the years, but played prevantly throughout the '70s and gained and lost members during that time. To this day, there is still a loyal and avid fan following. There are discs still being released by the group, mostly of past performances in the '70s. In addition, many of the members are currently still working on other interests including Randle Chowning, Larry Lee ("Beyond Reach") Mike "Supe" Granda, and possibly others.

A reunion concert was held in Springfield, Missouri at the refurbished Gilloiz Theatre, in May of 2007. The three nights they performed were entirely sold out, weeks in advance of the concert.

You Know Like I Know
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics

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To take a look and walk away
Isn't a stand, man
To speak the words that everyone's heard
Isn't the way, man

Everybody knows
All things must come and go but
You know like I know that

Everything's gonna be alright
People just come and go
They don't know what's right
Till they're gone

Your sun will rise and set today
Just don't you worry
And everything will come your way
Just don't you hurry

Take a little time
And find you some peace of mind then
You'll know like I know that
Everything's gonna be alright
People just come and go

They don't know what's right
Till they're gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ozark Mountain Daredevils' "You Know Like I Know" tackle the universal theme of impermanence and change. The opening lines of the song condemn passivity and indifference, implying that merely observing life without taking a stand or speaking up is not enough to bring about the changes one desires. The repetition of the word 'man' in these lines is an informal address used to emphasize the importance of taking action. The next lines suggest that even though everybody knows that nothing lasts forever, it takes a certain level of understanding and awareness to truly accept this truth. The chorus reassures the listener that things will ultimately work out, despite the turmoil that comes with change.

The second verse advises the listener to take things slowly and to find inner peace before trying to make progress in their external world. Fulfillment comes not from the external trappings of success or material possessions but rather from a sense of inner harmony and contentment. The line "your sun will rise and set today" is a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life and the idea that everything has its own time frame. It encourages the listener to focus on the present instead of worrying too much about the future or dwelling on regrets from the past. The second chorus repeats the song's message of hope and perseverance, emphasizing that even when people come and go, and despite the confusion that change can bring, things will ultimately work out for the best.

Line by Line Meaning

To take a look and walk away
Not taking a stand

Isn't a stand, man
Being indecisive

To speak the words that everyone's heard
Not offering anything new

Isn't the way, man
Not being authentic

Everybody knows
Common knowledge

All things must come and go but
Everything is temporary

You know like I know that
Sharing knowledge

Everything's gonna be alright
Things will work out

People just come and go
People are transient

They don't know what's right
People often lack insight

Till they're gone
It's only after they leave that their worth is realized